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The Sam J Frankino Foundation: 86 grants to organizations, $3.4 million (tax year ended December 2025)
The Sam J Frankino Foundation, a private foundation in Cleveland, OH, paid 86 grants to organizations totaling $3,445,022 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on August 31, 2026. The largest was $1,260,000 to University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH for operating.
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- EIN
- 205380431
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH
- Assets
- $78,252,238
- Grants paid
- $3,445,022
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed August 31, 2026, IRS object ID 202632439349101013. It reported $3,445,022 in grants paid; 86 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $1,260,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilmour Academy | Gates Mills, OH | Operating | $269,677 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums of Ohio Inc | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $260,346 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Heart Association Ne Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $236,049 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Community Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $171,679 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arthritis Foundation | Solon, OH | Operating | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation | Mantua, OH | Sponsorship | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hands Together | Springfield, MA | Operating | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Great Lakes Museum Science Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Reston, VA | Operating | Education | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ne Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Joseph's Home | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Independence, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School | Chardon, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shoes & Clothes for Kids | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Tri-C Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of the Vatican | Chigaco, IL | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Love in Neglected Communities | Stow, OH | Operating | International, foreign affairs and national security | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Brecksville, OH | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| May Dugan Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Malachi House | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $17,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Adoption Network Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Human services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | Operating | Human services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ecumenical Shelter Network of Lake County | Painesville, OH | Operating | Housing and shelter | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| I Am Boundless | Independence, OH | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Malachi Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hope Meadows Foundation | Independence, OH | Operating | $13,350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Kid Again Northern Ohio | Twinsburg, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Achievement Centers for Children | Highland Hills, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Best Buddies | Westlake, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Geauga County Humane Society Rescue Village | Novelty, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hire Heroes USA | Alpharetta, GA | Operating | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Medwish International | North Olmsted, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Partnership Schools for Inner-City Education | New York, NY | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Francis of Assisi Parish | Gates Mills, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Transformations By Austin Angels | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | Operating | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids | Tarpon Springs, FL | Operating | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Womensafe Inc | Chardon, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Womankind | Garfield HTS, OH | Operating | Health care | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hearts of Hope | Layfayette, LA | Operating | Crime and legal-related | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Noia Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Human services | $7,421 | apps.irs.gov |
| Zelie's Home | Garfield HTS, OH | Operating | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Access Inc | Akron, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brain Injury Association of Ohio | Columbus, OH | Operating | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Animal Protection League | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Mental health and crisis intervention | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Domestic Violence Center - Journey Center for Safety & Healing | Canton, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Empowering Epilepsy | Beachwood, OH | Operating | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Epilepsy Association | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Esperanza Inc | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fostering Hope Ohio | Pepper Pike, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development | Shaker Heights, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hannah's Home | Mentor, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hopecam Inc | Reston, VA | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hopewell | Chagrin Falls, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Journey Center for Safety and Healing | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Crime and legal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Museaum of American Porcelain Art | South Euclid, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Newbridge Place | Lodi, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ohio Guidestone | Berea, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Our Lady of the Wayside | Avon, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Centers | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Positivity Spectrum | Macedonia, OH | Operating | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University Circle Inc | Gates Mills, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Akron Community Foundation | Akron, OH | Operating | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Education | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Kid at Art for the Heart | Chardon, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio | Independence, OH | Operating | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Akron, OH | Operating | Animal-related | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed July 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202501959349100025. It reported $2,972,938 in grants paid; 83 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Siedman cancer | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Heart Association Ne Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Go red for women fund | $305,230 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilmour Academy | Gates Mills, OH | Endowment; building fund; sjf scholarship fund | $253,950 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Community Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $143,612 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Human services | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $81,364 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arthritis Foundation | Solon, OH | Operating | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation | Mantua, OH | Sponsorship | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hands Together | Springfield, MA | Operating | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums - Rome | Europe Palazzoapostolico, OC | Operating | $47,871 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Love in Neglected Communities | Stow, OH | Operating | International, foreign affairs and national security | $43,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums of Ohio Inc | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $42,579 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Reston, VA | Operating | Education | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Great Lakes Museum Science Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Joseph's Home | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,572 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ne Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School | Chardon, OH | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Independence, OH | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Brecksville, OH | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Inc | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harmony Foundation International Inc | Nashville, OH | Sponsorship | $16,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | Operating | Human services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ecumenical Shelter Network of Lake County | Painesville, OH | Operating | Housing and shelter | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| I Am Boundless | Independence, OH | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Youth development | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Malachi House | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| May Dugan Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crossroads Health | Mentor, OH | Operating | Mental health and crisis intervention | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Kid Again Northern Ohio | Twinsburg, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Adoption Network Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Front Steps Housing and Services | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Geauga County Humane Society Rescue Village | Novelty, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hire Heroes USA | Alpharetta, GA | Operating | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Medwish International | North Olmsted, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Health Organization | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Partnership Schools for Inner-City Education | New York, NY | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Francis of Assisi Parish | Gates Mills, OH | Heart of shepherd | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Transformations By Austin Angels | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Womensafe Inc | Chardon, OH | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Achievement Centers for Children | Highland Hills, OH | Operating | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Our Lady of the Wayside | Avon, OH | Operating | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids | Tarpon Springs, FL | Operating | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University Circle Inc | Gates Mills, OH | Operating | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Noia Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Human services | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Best Buddies | Westlake, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Garfield Heights, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Arts-Inspired Learning | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Mental health and crisis intervention | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Domestic Violence Center - Journey Center for Safety & Healing | Canton, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Empowering Epilepsy | Beachwood, OH | Operating | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Esperanza Inc | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Flying Horse Farms | Mt Gilead, OH | Operating | Recreation and sports | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fostering Hope Ohio | Pepper Pike, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development | Shaker Heights, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hannah's Home | Mentor, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hopewell | Chagrin Falls, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ohio Guidestone | Berea, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pathway Caring for Children | North Olmsted, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Independence, OH | Operating | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Craine's Cholangiocarcinoma Crew | Akron, OH | Operating | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio | Independence, OH | Operating | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation | Beachwood, OH | Operating | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | Environment | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Animal Protection League | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $2,100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Funds for Veterans | Allen, TX | Operating | Public and societal benefit | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hopecam Inc | Reston, VA | Operating | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $1,160 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Chicago, IL | Operating | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Stanislaus Church | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $915,925 |
| Human services | $253,421 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $124,000 |
| Education | $99,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $63,000 |
| Housing and shelter | $30,000 |
| Animal-related | $23,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $22,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Ohio | $5,995,089 |
| Massachusetts | $100,000 |
| New York | $80,000 |
| Virginia | $76,500 |
| Tennessee | $50,000 |
| Illinois | $21,000 |
| Georgia | $20,000 |
| Florida | $18,000 |
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Updated August 31, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.